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Residents East of Highway 12 in Agua Caliente, Fetters, and Boyes: Join the May 3 Evacuation Drill — Sign Up and Share!

If you live east of Highway 12 in parts of Agua Caliente, Fetters Hot Springs, or Boyes Hot Springs — or know someone who does — we encourage you to sign up or help spread the word about a community evacuation drill happening on Saturday, May 3, 2025. While the exercise is not taking place...

61st Annual Bear Flag Celebration & Chicken BBQ

June 14, 2025

Great Music, Food, Beverages & You Help Make Celebrating Flag a Very Memorable Day! Join the Native Sons of the Golden West Sonoma Parlor 111 for our 61st Annual Bear Flag Celebration and Famous Chicken BBQ on Saturday, June 14th, 11AM to 5PM in the Sonoma Plaza. Following the Flag Day Ceremony, Sonoma Parlor #111...

Hanna Center

4th of July Parade, Celebration & Fireworks Show

July 4, 2025

Named the eighth best 4th of July celebrations in the country by Travel+Leisure Magazine & Yahoo News, Sonoma’s 4th of July Celebration is a tradition that brings the community together and honors our great nation's independence. The Parade begins at 10 am winding its way around the town’s historic Plaza with around 60 entries. After...

“Bonjour Spring” Named Winner of 2025 Earth Day Photo Contest

Celebrating Earth Day with a Hidden Gem! This Earth Day, the City of Sonoma and Sonoma Community Center are delighted to announce the winner of the 5th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest, themed “Hidden Gems.” The contest invited photographers of all ages to showcase the lesser-known, quietly stunning corners of Sonoma Valley—and the entries did...

Public Hearing for Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Map at April 22nd Council Meeting

Sonoma City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map at their upcoming regular meeting on April 21st at 6:00 p.m. The Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map, which follows guidelines provided by CalFire, designates areas as Moderate, High, or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and is...

Tuesday Night Market

May 6, 2025

Experience the Magic of Sonoma’s Tuesday Night Market! Join us for Sonoma Valley’s most cherished community event—every Tuesday evening from 5–8 PM, May through the end of September! Stroll through the historic Sonoma Plaza and enjoy:🍓 Fresh, locally grown produce & fruit🎶 Live music that brings the plaza to life🍽️ A delicious mix of prepared...

Earth Day “Hidden Gems” Photo Contest – Online Exhibition & Voting Open Through April 18

The City of Sonoma’s 5th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest is now live — and this year, it’s all about uncovering Sonoma Valley’s “Hidden Gems”! Thank you to the many talented photographers who submitted images that highlight the beauty of lesser-known natural spots throughout our region. Now it’s your turn to get involved — view...

Commission Applications Received - 04.11.2025

Sonoma Plaza Pedestrian Crosswalk Improvements Enhance Safety

The City of Sonoma is pleased to announce the completion of key pedestrian safety improvements on the Sonoma Plaza. Recently upgraded mid-block crosswalks on First Street West and Spain Street now feature additional safety measures, including bollards at the beginning of the crosswalks and clear, fresh paint to improve visibility. In addition, a new sign...

Submit an Earth Day Event

This form is intended to capture listing information for local non-profit and community organizations that are hosting or coordinating events in celebration of Earth Day and are located in Sonoma Valley* that serve the residents of the City of Sonoma. Submissions are subject to approval. *For this purpose, "Sonoma Valley" is generally defined as being...

Draft City of Sonoma Hazard Severity Zone Map

Plaza Seating Gets a Natural Upgrade Thanks to Community Partnership

The City of Sonoma is pleased to share progress on the Sonoma Plaza Improvement Project. Thanks to a generous lumber donation from Sonoma Raceway, City of Sonoma Public Works staff have completed the full replacement of wooden benches in the Grinstead Amphitheater—now finished with a stain that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. With...

Parks and Recreation Director

The City of Sonoma, California is seeking a strategic and dynamic Parks and Recreation Director to lead its newly established Parks and Recreation Department. This exciting new department will oversee the City's 19 parks, trails, and preserves totaling 80 acres, as well as three municipal cemeteries, while managing parks planning, programming, maintenance, and community partnerships. The...

City of Sonoma Launches Second Year of Online Discretionary Funding Application for Fiscal Year 2025/2026

In an ongoing effort to enhance support to our local organizations providing critical and essential programs and services to our community in a transparent and fair manner, the City of Sonoma is excited to announce the second year of its online Discretionary Funding Application. This platform streamlines the process for organizations seeking funding from the...

City Council Selects Final District Map and Election Sequencing

At its meeting on April 2, 2025, the Sonoma City Council selected a final district map and approved the sequencing of elections as part of the City’s transition to district-based elections. The adopted map includes five districts with assigned district numbers. The City Council also determined the election timeline for each district: Districts 1, 3,...

What is the sales tax within the city?

The current sales tax rate in Sonoma is 10.25% per the CA Department of Tax and Fee Administration. More information on sales tax rates by city and county can be found here.

County of Sonoma Community Survey: Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2030)

The Sonoma County Community Development Commission is currently preparing a new Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is required by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive federal funding for affordable housing, public services, and other eligible activities. The Consolidated Plan identifies the most important needs within Sonoma County...

Repair Fair + Clothing Swap

May 17, 2025

Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair* your items.  We ask that you stay with your item while it's being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop...

Tree List (Master)

About the Master Tree ListThis curated selection of trees has been identified by the UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County as those most likely to survive and thrive in the climate projected for our region between 2050 and 2100. The list is based on a science-driven model using eight selection criteria, including drought and...

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